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    I live in a semi detached Bungalow and I am planning to have a new roof. My neighbours roof is antic brown and I will be having dark grey tiles. My roofer has suggested that I have brown ridge tiles between myside and theirs, as to have dark grey ones on the ridge might cause issues with the neighbour. I don't really know what this would look like as I can't visualize things very well. Is there anywhere I could see a picture of this type of thing?

    Asked by Sue on 27th Jul 2022
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    Is there something wrong with the roof?

    We went to view a terraced house we're interested in buying and noticed a brown stain in the ceiling of the second bedroom. The condition of the roof from the outside looked suspect. Is it possible this brown stain is coming from the poor roof? It didn't appear damp but the ceiling was supposedly newly decorated so strange that this has appeared.

    Asked by Simon on 6th May 2021
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    Does new flashing need to be fitted?

    I have a flat roof extension to the rear which has lead flashing where the main house joins the roof of the extension. I am about to have 100mm of external insulation and render fitted. Should new flashing be provided on to the new render, or will the existing flashing still be ok.

    Asked by Grahame on 13th Jan 2021
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    Lead flashing required over aluminum soaker?

    Hi, I'm currently having a new roof and porch put on, but am unsure about the finishing steps at the interface of the tiles and rendered wall. The roof interfaces with two timber dormer cheeks, and one masonry dormer cheek, all of which will be rendered once the roof is completed. Currently, aluminium soakers have been installed under the tiles, finishing against the wall/cheeks. My question is: 1) should a flashing now be installed on the wall/cheeks, overlapping/protecting the soakers, with the render then bought down to slightly overlap the flashing and the edge finished with a bell bead. Or 2) Should the render bead be installed directly overlapping the soaker, and not bother with the flashing? Have looked online but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm a bit concerned that without a flashing there's a risk of issues in the future which will then mean having to hack the render off! Thanks for any replies.

    Asked by John on 21st Sep 2022
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    Leaking roof needs fixing

    I have roof in my house, from my loft I can see damp coming in and from outside I can see loose tiles around chimney from both sides, is it big work to fix it? How much could that cost?

    Asked by Domantas on 30th Sep 2024
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    Slipped slates..

    Few slates skipped on roof with foam underneath..,how should I go shout sorting this out. Shall I reattach the slates ad they flip?

    Asked by Michael on 19th May 2023
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    Wisteria all over roof

    Hello - we are considering buying a house where the wisteria has been left to run riot and now covers three sides of the roof. It is an old three storey high building so very difficult to access. Roofer or tree surgeons ? Any ideas of what this will cost ?

    Asked by Mel on 29th Jul 2024
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    How to identify where guttering is leaking

    There's water leaking from my guttering and it's spilling down onto the surface below. How can I quickly identify where the leak is coming from exactly? And is this a job that I can safety perform by myself?

    Asked by carole on 17th Aug 2020
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    Ponding on brand new flat roof

    Hi all, Had a new flat roof installed yesterday but I noticed ponding in the end of the roof so I wonder if it is normal to be like that? Work that was done Strip of the existing flat roof covering and existing timber decking. Supply and fit new 4x2 firing timbers. Supply and fit new 18mm OSB smart ply board. Supply and fit a new 4x2 boarder around the flat roof. Supply and fit a vapour barrier. Supply and fit new 100mm Kingspan insulation boards. Supply and fit new white fascia boards. Supply and fit three layers of high performance felt Please follow to link to see the picture https://imgur.com/a/eqff6nw Many thanks G

    Asked by Goran on 9th Aug 2024
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    Can I install a new roof in the winter?

    Can I have a roof installed during the winter months or do roofers tend to take time off from working during this time due to the cold weather conditions, etc.? Thanks for your time.

    Asked by Bill on 20th Jan 2022
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